Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways

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Interstate 35

Current Incidents:

Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a crash on I-35 from I-635/Exit 231 to 24th Street/Exit 232.

The impacted road section is 590 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 4:11 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:04 p.m.

A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from 95th Street/Exit 224 to West 87th Street/Exit 225.

The event impacts 570 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 4:49 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:59 p.m.

Crash update: Chouteau Trafficway

A crash has been reported on Chouteau Trafficway from North Chouteau Trafficway to I-35 North.

The event impacts 170 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 4:39 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:53 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Old K-56/Exit 217 and East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218.

The event affects 410 feet.

The warning was issued at 4:23 p.m. on Thursday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:36 p.m.

A crash has been reported on West 27th Street

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on West 27th Street between Summit Street / West 27th St and I-35 North.

The impacted road section is 140 feet long.

The incident was reported Thursday at 4:07 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29/I-35 from MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 to Parvin Road/Exit 8.

The event affects 590 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 3:47 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 4:07 p.m.

Reports of a crash on northbound I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C (NB) to 12th Street/Exit 2.

The event impacts 0.69 miles.

The warning was issued Thursday at 2:58 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:11 p.m.

Crash update: I-35

A crash has been reported on northbound I-35 between Liberty Drive/Exit 14 and MO-152/Exit 16.

The impacted road section is 0.80 miles long.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 1:25 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 2:54 p.m.

Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Liberty

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from Liberty Drive/Exit 14 to MO-152/Exit 16.

The event impacts 250 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 1:25 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 1:49 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Merriam

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 75th Street/Exit 227 and 67th Street/Exit 228.

The event affects 320 feet.

The warning was issued at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12:42 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Eaton Street/Exit 235 and Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).

The impacted road section is 600 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 11:34 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 11:47 a.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-29/US-71/Exit 8 and MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8.

The event affects 290 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 8:07 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:15 a.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-635/Exit 231 to 24th Street/Exit 232.

The event affects 260 feet.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 7:46 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 7:59 a.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29/I-35 from MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 to Parvin Road/Exit 8.

The event affects 630 feet.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 7:48 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7:59 a.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 from Truman Road to I-70/I-670.

The impacted road section is 100 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 4:59 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:10 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 57th Street/Exit 417 and I-635/Exit 418.

The event affects 660 feet.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 2:20 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:44 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on North 110th Street in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on North 110th Street from 110th Street exit 410 to I-70 East.

The event impacts 110 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 2:29 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 2:42 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

East Truman Road closed in Kansas City

There is a road closure at East Truman Road and I-70 West.

The warning was issued at 11:14 a.m. on Thursday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 11:19 a.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Bonner Springs

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza and K-7/Exit 224.

The impacted road section is 410 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 10:56 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 11:08 a.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 and I-70/Exit 4.

The event affects 420 feet.

The report was issued Thursday at 8:55 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 10:29 a.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from Swartz Road/Exit 2 to I-70/Exit 4.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 8:55 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:05 a.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Jackson Avenue/Exit 5 and Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6.

The event impacts 340 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 8:29 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 9:05 a.m.

Broken down vehicle on westbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6 and Jackson Avenue/Exit 5.

The event impacts 450 feet.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 8:31 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:43 a.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Third Street/James St/Exit 423 and I-35/Beardsley Road/Exit 2.

The event impacts 380 feet.

The report was issued Thursday at 6:59 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:36 a.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Third Street/James St/Exit 423 and I-35/Beardsley Road/Exit 2.

The impacted road section is 430 feet long.

The report was issued Thursday at 6:32 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:13 a.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Bonner Springs

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between K-7/Exit 224 and 110th Street/Exit 410.

The event impacts 560 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 5:27 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:59 a.m.

Interstate 435

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 and 87th Street/Exit 69.

The event affects 490 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 3:37 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:15 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Raytown Road/Exit 63 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.

The impacted road section is 580 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 2:13 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:19 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between US-50/Exit 71 and 103rd Streetreet/104th Street.

The event affects 110 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 2:41 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 2:54 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 95th Street/Exit 2 to 87th Street/Exit 3.

The event impacts 600 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 2:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:24 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65 and MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66.

The event impacts 190 feet.

The report was issued Thursday at 1:09 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 1:43 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66 and Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67.

The event impacts 330 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 1:08 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 1:21 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 12th Street/Exit 60 and MO-12/Truman Road/Exit 60.

The event impacts 620 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 9:04 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:16 a.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Raytown Road/Exit 63 to Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.

The event impacts 590 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 7:21 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:30 a.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 to 87th Street/Exit 69.

The impacted road section is 130 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 7:02 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7:19 a.m.

Interstate 470

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 from Raytown Road/Exit 4 to View High Drive/Exit 5.

The impacted road section is 370 feet long.

The warning was issued at 3:27 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:13 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 from Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 to Raytown Road/Exit 4.

The event affects 380 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 3:34 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:07 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Lee's Summit

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 from View High Drive/Exit 5 to US-50/MO-350/Exit 7.

The event impacts 560 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 10:13 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 11:53 a.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.

Interstate 635

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 from Waukomis Drive/Exit 3 to I-635/Exit 3.

The event impacts 530 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 2:49 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:07 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.

U.S. 24

Current Incidents:

Crash reported on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 from US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59 to 12th Street/Exit 60.

The impacted road section is 450 feet long.

The report was issued Thursday at 5:14 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:26 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Front Street/Exit 57 and US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.

The event impacts 170 feet.

The warning was issued Thursday at 11:39 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12:48 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from I-35/US-40/US-71/US-24/Exit 2 to Admiral Boulevard/Exit 2.

The event impacts 430 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 6:41 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 7:25 a.m.

A crash has been reported on northbound I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between I-70/US-40/US-71 and US-24/Independence Avenue.

The impacted road section is 40 feet long.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 6:49 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 7:02 a.m.

U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-69/18th Street Expressway to Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A.

The impacted road section is 550 feet long.

The incident was reported Thursday at 5:16 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:26 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between College Boulevard and I-435.

The impacted road section is 350 feet long.

The warning was issued Thursday at 4:14 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:53 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed from 151st Street to 179th Street on southbound US-69.

The incident report was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:24 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from US-69/Exit 52 to 48th Street/Exit 54.

The event affects 590 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 1:50 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 2:01 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed from 151st Street to 179th Street on southbound US-69.

The event impacts 0.98 miles.

The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Friday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 1:27 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 24th Street/Exit 232 to US-69/18th Street Expressway.

The event impacts 640 feet.

The warning was issued at 7:41 a.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:53 a.m.

U.S. 71

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between 140th Street and Main Street.

The event impacts 270 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 4:29 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:04 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from 140th Street to Main Street.

The impacted road section is 210 feet long.

The warning was issued at 1:12 p.m. on Thursday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:24 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from 140th Street to Main Street.

The event impacts 610 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 9:47 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 10:29 a.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Belton

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between MO-58 and CR-Y.

The event impacts 420 feet.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 9:38 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 10:18 a.m.

U.S. 169

Current Incidents:

Right lane closed in Overland Park

The right lane is closed from I-35 to US-169/Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park.

The event impacts 140 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 8 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:25 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-169/K-7/Exit 215 to Old K-56/Exit 217.

The impacted road section is 160 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 1:24 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 1:38 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Lone Elm Road to US-169/K-7/Exit 215.

The impacted road section is 600 feet long.

The report was issued Thursday at 1:11 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 1:21 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.

This story was originally published February 27, 2025 at 12:12 AM.